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British Health Secretary Wes Streeting on Thursday resigned, deepening the political crisis facing Prime Minister Keir Starmer following Labour’s heavy losses in last week’s local elections and a series of ministerial resignations. Mr Streeting, in a resignation letter posted on social media platform X, said he had “lost confidence” in Starmer’s leadership and could no longer remain in government “honourably and on principle.” He blamed Labour’s poor election performance across England, Scotland and Wales on growing public dissatisfaction with the government, citing policies such as cuts to winter fuel payments and Starmer’s recent “island of strangers” speech. According to Mr…
Days after veteran broadcaster and show host Frank Edoho reacted to reports that singer Chike had an affair with his former wife, Sandra Onyenucheya, the latter has blown hot on social media, detailing her account of their marriage. On Tuesday, the former host of the popular game show ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire’ announced to his fans that he has been separated for the past two years. Sandra Onyenucheya In a series of posts, the renowned broadcaster said that he has lived through the divorce privately for almost two years and has since made peace with it emotionally. …
Kaduna State Government has intensified public awareness and emergency preparedness efforts, following the 2026 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP) report released by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet). The report identified Kaduna among states at high risk of flooding due to the forecast of above-normal rainfall during the 2026 rainy season. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Malam Ahmed Maiyaki, the government said proactive measures are being strengthened to safeguard lives and property through coordinated sensitization and disaster response initiatives. According to the forecast, rainfall in Kaduna State is expected to commence between May 19 and June…
Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has submitted his governorship nomination and expression of interest forms for the 2027 Kebbi State governorship election under the platform of the African Democratic Congress, ADC. This was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by Mohammed Bello Doka, Special Assistant on Media to Malami. According to the statement, the nomination forms were submitted at the ADC National Secretariat in Abuja in line with the party’s guidelines. The statement said Malami’s entry into the governorship race has generated political reactions across Kebbi State amid ongoing consultations ahead of…
Troops of the Joint Task Force North-East, Operation Hadin Kai, OPHK, neutralised two suspected terrorists during a night ambush operation in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State. Security analyst and counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama disclosed this in a post via his X handle. Security sources said the operation, conducted under Operation Desert Sanity/Siege Operations, took place at about 11:05 p.m. on May 13, 2026, at Bazamri village, a location identified as a major crossing point for members of the ISWAP. According to the sources, troops laid an ambush at the location, intercepted the terrorists, and engaged them in a…
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has picked Paris Saint-Germain boss Luis Enrique as his first-choice manager to coach the Red Devils permanently, ahead of Michael Carrick, if the Spaniard was “up for grabs.” Ferdinand also admitted that Carrick has earned the right to manage Manchester United in a full-time capacity. Recall that Man United appointed Carrick to manage the club temporarily after dismissing Ruben Amorim a few months ago. Carrick has done well so far since taking over from Amorim, guiding United to secure Champions League qualification for next season. Speaking on talkSPORT, Ferdinand said, “He [Carrick] would be my…
Brighton & Hove Albion manager Fabian Hurzeler has cast doubt over Kaoru Mitoma’s availability for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after the Japan winger suffered a hamstring injury that has ruled him out for the remainder of the Premier League season. Mitoma picked up the injury during Brighton’s win over Wolverhampton Wanderers and will miss the club’s final two league matches as they continue their push for a possible European qualification spot. As reported by BBC Sport on Thursday, Hurzeler admitted the timing of the injury is a major setback for both club and country, while stressing that the player’s…
The Nigeria Police Force has extradited an alleged online romance scam suspect, Samuel Ugberease, also known as “Putsammy”, “Putput”, and “Sammy”, to the United States to face charges of wire fraud, romance scam, and related financial crimes. The Force said the suspect was extradited on Wednesday following the conclusion of extradition proceedings and coordinated efforts between Nigerian and United States law enforcement authorities. According to a statement on Thursday by the Force spokesman, Anthony Placid, the police said investigations revealed that Ugberease and his accomplices operated a criminal syndicate between 2014 and 2018 that targeted female victims in the United…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared that the presidential ambition of Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, is “dead on arrival”. Wike made the remark on Thursday while speaking with journalists during an inspection of road projects in Abuja, hours after the Oyo governor declared his presidential ambition in Ibadan. During his declaration at the joint mega-rally of the PDP and APM, Makinde stated that the country’s situation has “continued to deteriorate, putting the majority of Nigerians on survival mode daily. The governor added that government officials responsible for citizens’ welfare have abdicated their duties. Reacting,…
The Vice-President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, has pledged support for the speedy passage of the Chartered Governance Institute of Nigeria Bill currently before the National Assembly, as well as the ongoing construction of the new National Secretariat of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria in Lagos. The Vice-President gave the assurance while receiving a delegation of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria, led by its President and Chairman of the Governing Council, Uto Ukpanah, during a courtesy visit to the Presidential Villa, Abuja, according to a statement from ICSAN. During the visit, Ukpanah briefed…
